Metal awning



March 30, 1954 e. w. POILLON 2,673,378

METAL AWNING Filed-July l, 1949 I N VEN 70/? George M Poll! on Patented Mar. 30, 1954 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates generally to awnings for windows, doors and the like and in particular to an all metal awning of this type.

An object of this invention is to provide an improved awning.

Another object of this invention is to provide for an all metal awning of a construction such that its over-all transverse dimension can be varied to accommodate windows of different sizes.

A further object of this invention is to provide an all metal awning in which the component parts are readily handled for transport and comprised of single stock items capable of being relatively assembled into awnings having different over-all transverse dimensions.

Still another object of this invention is to provide an all metal awning which can be economically manufactured and readily installed by an unskilled workman.

A feature of this invention is found in the provision of an awning in which a plurality of longitudinally extended awning members are interlocked in a side-by-side relation. The opposite ends of the awning members are formed with transverse substantially tubular portions for receiving sectional tie rods. Each section in a tie rod has a length predicated on the transverse dimension of an awning member, so that by using sections of different lengths the over-all transverse dimension of the awning is readily varied by increments equal to the transverse dimension of an awning member.

Further objects, features and advantages of this invention will appear from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the awning of this invention shown in assembly relation with a Window;

Fig. 2 is a side clevational View of the assembly shown in Fig. 1 with certain parts broken away;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional detail view as seen on the line 33 in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged foreshortened sectional view taken along the line 4-4 in Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a foreshortened inverted perspective view of an awning member; and

Fig. 6 is a foreshortened sectional view taken on the line 66 in Fig. 1.

With reference to the drawings, the awning of this invention is illustrated in Fig. l in assembly relation with a window [0 having a frame or casing, indicated generally at I I carried on a wall l2 of a house or the like.

[The awning includes a plurality of longitudinally extended awning members l3 arranged in a side-by-side relation. Since the awning members l3 are of a like construction, only one thereof will be described in detail.

Each awning member I3 (Figs. 5 and 6) is of a one piece construction and formed preferably of an aluminum material. Between its opposite end portions i4 and IS, an awning member 13 is of a substantially inverted U-shape in transverse cross section, with the base portion 17, as best appears in Fig. 3, being of an angular shape so as to have a peak [8 extended longitudinally thereof. The base [1, at the end portion M, which hereinafter for convenience will be referred to as the upper end of an awning member 53, projects longitudinally beyond the legs I9 and 2! of the awning member 13, and is then bent back upon itself so as to form a loop 22 extended transversely of the awning member at a position outwardly from the legs l9 and 2! (Figs. 5 and 6). v

The lower end portion l 6 of an awning member It also has the base section I1 projected longitudinally beyond the legs l9 and 2 I, and with this base projection being bent back upon itself to form a loop 23 extended transversely of the awning member l3, and terminating in a downwardly and forwardly inclined front skirt member 24. When the awnings are relatively assembled, as shown in Fig. 1, the portions 24 provide for a complete front skirt on the awning of a scalloped pattern.

The leg [9 of an awning membei l3 (Fig. 3) is of a flat, straight form and arranged at an angle of substantially ninety degrees to the plane of the base portion H. The leg 2| is arranged in a parallel relation w th the leg [9 and terminates in a channel or hook member 26 positioned to the outside of the awning member I 3. As a result, the leg 2| is of a substantially U-shape in transverse cross section.

In the assembly of the awning members l3, a fiat leg IS on one awning member is positioned within the hook or channel member 26 in the leg 2| of a next adjacent awning member so that the awning members I3 are in interlocked engagement against relative transverse movement. As a result, one side of the awning terminates in a fiat leg 19. while its opposite side terminates in a U-shape leg 2|.

The awning members I 3 are held together against relative longitudinal movement by tie rods, indicated generally at 21 (Fig. 4), inserted through the loop portions 22 and 23 at the upper and lower ends l4 and 16, respectively.

3 of the awning members. Each tie rod 21 is of a tubular construction and formed of joined sections 28 and 29. The opposite ends of each tie rod section 2'! and 28 are internally threaded for connection with stud members 3!. The adjacent ends 32 and 33 of the tie rod sections 21 and 28, respectively, are thus threadable into abutting engagement on the stud indicated as am. The studs 3!, act at the outer ends of the tie rod sections 28 and 29, project laterally outwardly from the awning to receive cap nuts 34 for clamping the awning members 13 together.

In the commercial use of the awning of this invention the tie rod sections 28 and 29 are of a length in which the transverse dimensions: of an awning member [3 is evenly divisible. Stated otherwise, in one embodiment of the invention the transverse dimension or width of an awn-. ing member [3 is about four inches. The tie rod sections 28 and 29 are made up lengths of thirty-six inches, twenty-four inches, twelve inches, eight inches and four inches. As a result, by merely carrying stock the awning members 13, and tie rod sections of different lengths, the over-all transverse dimensions of awnings can be varied by four inch increments.

Thus, as shown in Fig. l, the awning is comprised of nineteen awning members I3 so as to have an over-all transverse dimension of seventy-six inches. This dimension can be met, for example, by the use of a pair of tie rod sec.- tions, each of which has a length of thirty-six inches, and a third tie rod section having a length of four inches. It is apparent, of course, that other combinations of tie rod sections carried in stock, as described above, could be used. It is to be understood also that where the overall transverse dimension of an awning is equal to the over-all length of a tie rod section, such as a section having a thirty-six inch or twentyfour inch length, a single section may constitute a complete tie rod 21.

The tie rod 27 through the upper loop portions 22 carries brackets 36. at the opposite ends thereof, one of which only is illustrated in Fig. 1, adapted to be secured by screws 31 to the wall 12. The brackets 36 are supported on the studs 3i at a position between an awning member leg 19- or 2| and a cap member 34 andconstructed such that the upper ends l4 of the awning members it are spaced outwardly from the window casing ii for ventilation purposes.

Supported on the opposite ends of the tie rod 21- inserted through the lower loop portions 23 are a pair of adjustable braces 38, only one of which is illustrated (Figs. 1 and 2) Each brace 38 is comprised of a pair of brace sections 39 and 41, with the brace section 4! being supported on the studs 3| between an awningmember leg i9 or 21 and a cap member 34, and the brace section 38 being secured to the wall l2, as by screws 42. The inner-adjacent ends of the brace sections 39 and 4! are in an overlapping relation, with each of such ends being formed with a series of longitudinally spaced holes 43 to receive adjusting screws 44. Thus, with the screws 44 removed, the brace sections 39 and 4| are relatively movable to vary the inclination of the awning relative to the wall 12, with the desired inclination being maintained by the insertion of the screws 44 within aligned holes 43 In the installation of the awning of this invention, the use of awning side skirts may in some cases be eliminated by building the; awning with an over-all transverse dimension such that it 4 projects laterally an appreciable distance from each side of the window casing l l. The extended portions of the awning thus shield the entrance of sunlight through the window 10 from the awning sides. I

Where an awning side skirt is desired, there is provided a first side skirt member 46 (Figs. 1, 2 and 3) of a flat form and of a length corresponding substantially to the length of an awning member 13 between the loop portions 22 and 23 thereof. The top side 41 of the side skirt member 46 is of a contour corresponding substantially to the contour of an awing member 13, and its lower side 48 is of an arcuate contour reversely curved relative to the top side 41. The opposite ends of the skirt member 46 are formed with openings (not shown) for receiving the outer studs 3! of the tie rods 21, with the skirt member 46 being mounted on the studs 3| between an awning member t3 and the brackets 35 and 38.

Cooperating with the skirt member 4.6, is a second skirt member 49, which is also of a flat form having one straight side 5! and a convex curved side 52. The skirt member 49 is arranged in an upright position and has an opening (not shown) at its upper end for receiving an outer stud (it on the top tie rod 21 and its straight side 5| arranged against the wall l2 or window casing H. The skirt member 49. is positioned to the inside of the skirt, member 46 so as to be against the skirt 46 in an overlapping relation therewith. Thus at any adjusted position of the awning, as determined by the adjustment of the brace sections 39 and M, the curved sides 48 and 52 of the skirt members 46 and 49, respectively, give an ornate appearance of a substantially scalloped pattern to the over-all awning side skirt comprised ofthe two. members. 46 and 49.

From a consideration of the above description it is seen that the invention provides an all metal awning of a compact design and. neat appearance which is comprised of a minimum number of parts relatively constructed so that awnings of variable over-all transverse dimensions are readily assembled for application to windows or doors of different widths. Further, the awning is com,- pletely supported from a wall l2 through only the screws 31 and 42 and the brackets 36 and 38, respectively, and by virtue of its all metal construction may be left permanently on a house.

Although the invention has been described with respect to a preferred embodiment thereof it is to be understood that it is not to be so limited since changes and modifications can be made therein which are Within the full intended scope of this invention, as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

v1. An all metal awning comprising a plurality of longitudinally extended awning members arranged in a side-by-side relation, transverse loop portions at opposite ends of said awning members, upper and lower tie rods inserted through said loop-portions with their ends projected outwardly from opposite sides of the awning, first side skirt members of a flat form supported on corresponding projected ends of said tie rods, second side skirt members of a flat form supported on the projected ends of said upper tie rod in positions against and in an overlapping relation with said first skirt members, and means on said tie rods for securing the awning to a wall.

2 In a metal awning wherein a plurality of longitudinally extended substantially identical awning members are arranged in a side by side relation, each of said members comprising a single piece of sheet material terminating at one end in an integrally formed first loop portion having the axis thereof extended transversely of said member, with each of said awning members being integrally formed with a second loop portion at a position spaced inwardly from the opposite end thereof, said second loop portion having the axis thereof substantially parallel to the axis of said first loop portion, with the end portions of said awning members extending outwardly from a reversely curved portion of each of said second loop portions and being extended in the same directions laterally of said awning members and terminating in skirt sections, and a pair of connecting members extended through said loop por- 6 tions to support said awning members in a side by side relation, with said connecting members being of a length evenly divisible by the transverse dimension of an awning member.

GEORGE W. POILLON.

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